The SatLink 2000 is the preferred, most cost-effective option for sites in many types of VSAT networks, including public ISPs and private encrypted networks. It includes features customers expect in SatLink networks as well as an optional SCPC mode for added flexibility. The SatLink 2000 supports various antenna options, with BUCs/LNBs in C-, Ku-, Ka-, X- and EHF bands, including SatLink Communications' own Ku-band transceivers.

The SatLink 2000 VSAT is a member of a family of SatLink products and systems enabling scalable, high-availability DVB-RCS and DVB-RCS2 networks including: VSATs, hubs, and hub components, with value-added options for advanced data, voice, and video networking via satellite. SatLink Communications is the technology and market leader in DVB-RCS and DVB-RCS2 satellite networks delivering superior performance for telecom service providers, ISPs, governments and enterprises around the world. We also offer integration, installation, 24x7 global support and managed network services.

Features and Benefits

Cost-Effective, High-Performance VSAT

The SatLink 2000 offers excellent availability on all links, TDMA return links and bandwidth on demand with QoS. 

Plug-and-Play Integrated Design

The integrated hardware design and DiSEqC interface greatly reduces installation errors while also reducing installation time and complexity. The IDU monitors and controls actual ODU power output allowing self-install.

Scalable Management and Control

All management and control processes are engineered for large networks with up to 10,000 VSATs per DVB-S2 carrier, with automatic software updates via multicast, efficient statistics collection and fast, easy network-wide reconfigurations, without site visits.

Comprehensive IP Networking Features

SatLink delivers TCP and HTTP acceleration, secure VPNs, NAT, and VLAN options, as well as a built-in DHCP server and both unicast and multicast IP routing.

Compact, Fanless Packaging

Its small size, fanless design, and external power supply make the IDU ideal for desktop environments in businesses and for residential uses.

Bandwidth Efficiency at Many Levels

Header compression, section packing, burst-size optimization, and intelligent bandwidth-on-demand algorithms assure efficient broadband applications. 

Return SCPC Mode for Added Flexibility

An optional SCPC mode enables the simplicity and spectrum efficiency as required for large high-capacity, dedicated trunks for an adaptable, complete solution.

ACM on Forward and Return Links

Adaptive coding and modulation (ACM) is performed on DVB-S2 forward links and RCS2 return links (per burst), enabling maximum two-way link availability. ACM is integrated with SatLink’s QoS and traffic engineering so key customer service levels can be met during fades.

VSAT Groups, Traffic Engineering and QoS

SatLink allows operators (and VNOs) to set up different virtual capacity pools (with max and min rates) for each QoS class used by each of a number of VSAT groups. This gives operators more flexibility and control on the service tiers they can offer. SatLink’s advanced QoS features enable all data and media types to use bandwidth on demand while key quality metrics, such as jitter, delay, and throughput, are held within bounds set for each VSAT group and each individual VSAT.

Built-in AES-256 Encryption 

Built-in AES-256 encryption secures all user IP traffic transparently, with support for traffic key per VSAT group and automatic key updates.

 
Data Sheet:  SatLink 2000 VSAT